How far is Caraway, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Caraway, AR to Conway, AR is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.34 mi
02h 41m
Flight
128 mi
205.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128 mi
Kilometers
205.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.34 mi
Kilometers
254.82 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Caraway
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caraway
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caraway
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Weldon
AR

Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Caraway
78.3 mi
01h 20m
To Conway
80.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Caraway and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caraway and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Rogers

    601 ft · 16 sec · West Rogers

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 18

    19.4 mi · 28 min · Highway 18

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    33.6 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caraway and Conway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 60%
US 64 West
34 mi · 21%
Highway 18
19.4 mi · 12%
East State Street
7.91 mi · 5%
Oak Street
0.28 mi
West Rogers
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

74.5 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
01h 20m from Caraway
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Caraway and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caraway to Conway?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Caraway and 80.1 miles from Conway.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Caraway and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weldon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caraway and Conway. Straight-line distance: 128 mi (205.99 km).

Caraway

#1 Caraway

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates35.7581300, -90.3223200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-90.32232, 35.758133)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $21.17
Round trip
$42.34
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.17 $42.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.81 $47.62
Premium $4.63 $25.85 $51.71
Diesel $5.42 $30.27 $60.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Caraway and Conway. The current time is 01:18:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.